Social Calendar

The Oracle of Drums and Dance Fundraiser - Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. Based on a poem that tells of the role of drums in your life. Expressed through drums and contemporary dance, it will be done in three parts, with each part recited by the Oracle and then portrayed by the rhythm of the drums and the movements of the dance. Drums by Michael Moonbear and Company; choreography by Dodie Askegard; Oracle by Rose Grief; Voice by Olivia Kinrsele; Flute (Siotanka) by Judith Brownhawk, David Sharp. Today. 3 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $20. (509)325-SEAT.

An “I Love Lucy” Spoof - A fundraising event presented by Cutter Theatre Players. Dinner and show. Today. 4 p.m. Corbin Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $20/advance, $25 at the door. (509) 327-1584.

“Take Action Against Hate” Dinner - The Gonzaga Institute for Action Against Hate’s annual event will honor Holocaust survivor Eva Lassman. All proceeds will benefit the Institute. At the dinner, Lassman will receive the inaugural Eva Lassman Award, which will be issued annually to honor an individual who has committed her or his life to challenge hate. Doors open at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the formal program at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Gonzaga University’s Cataldo Hall Globe Room, 502 E. Boone Ave. $50/person, $400/table of eight, $500/corporate sponsorship. (509) 313-3665.

“Well, Well, Well” - Benefit concert for Lutheran World Relief, water well project. Featuring: Tim Campbell, Susan Windham, Tamara Schupman and Linda Siverts. Performances are Friday at 7:30 p.m.; and next Sunday at 2 p.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2715 S. Ray St. $20. (509) 891-1717.

“Fall Fling” Dinner and Silent Auction - Benefits St. Patrick’s School. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Friday. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $35. (509) 483-4444.

Brian Crain Concert - With cellist David Hunt and pianist David Nevue. Tickets available at Children’s Village, Super One Foods in Coeur d’Alene and Hayden; Spokane Teachers Credit Union in Post Falls and Silver Lake Mall. Proceeds benefit Children’s Village. Doors open at 6 p.m. Saturday. Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. $20. (208) 667-1189.

“Mask your Aid” Benefit - Second annual fundraiser for Communities in Schools of Spokane County. Masks provided. Oct. 22. 6-8 p.m. Lincoln Center, 1316 N Lincoln St. $25/person, $250/table. (509) 413-1436.

An Evening of Red Ribbons and Wine - A benefit for the North Idaho AIDS Coalition. Enjoy a variety of wines and hors d’oeuvres, live music by George Conrad and Dan Schmedtje, silent and live auctions. Tickets available at NIAC, 410 Sherman Ave., Suite 215 and The Long Ear, 2405 N. Fourth St. in Coeur d’Alene. Oct. 24. 5-8:30 p.m. North Idaho College Student Union Building, Coeur d’Alene. $45/advance, $50 at the door. (208) 665-1448.

Pumpkin Ball - Black-tie fundraising gala to benefit The Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery and the Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. Gourmet dining, live and silent auction, fairytale photo opportunities, dancing, live music. Pumpkin-carving competition between teams of local physicians and community leaders. Visit www.thepumpkinball.org. Oct. 24. 5:30 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $150/person. (509) (509) 838-2721.

YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon - This year’s guest speaker is Alison Levine, team captain of the First American Women’s Everest Expedition and Groundbreaking Polar Adventurer. This event celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of community members who have made a difference in the areas of arts and culture, professional, community service, and racial justice; a high school senior is also recognized for his/her accomplishments. All proceeds support the programs and services that the YWCA provides. Reservations requested. Oct. 28. 11:30 a.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $125. (509) 789-9305.

Hope House Celebrity Fashion Show & Luncheon - 11th annual event. 11 a.m., wine tasting and auction; noon, luncheon and fashion show. Emcee is Debra Wilde. Oct. 30. Doubletree Hotel, 322 N. Spokane Falls Blvd. $40/person, $300/table of eight. (509) 624-2378.

Epicurean Delight, Spokane’s Ultimate Culinary Gala - The 28th annual event features exquisite restaurants, paired with the finest wineries and microbreweries of the Inland Northwest. Proceeds from this event benefit the Inland Northwest Blood Center. Social hour and wine tasting at 6 p.m., dinner starting at 7 p.m., drawing winners announced at 9 p.m., dancing 9:30 p.m.-midnight Nov. 6. Spokane Convention Center, Group Health Exhibit Halls, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $150. (509) 624-0151.